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THIS LAND IS OUR LAND
Oklahoma is a state of incredibly diverse natural beauty. Clean air, water and beautiful landscapes are some
of our most magnificent natural assets. The simple tips below are designed to help us think of every day as
Earth Day. Environmental stewardship is the responsibility of each Oklahoman, and one individual can make
an important difference.
those that can be composted, like paper.
4. Avoid items that are made to be thrown away
after only one or a few uses like disposable
razors or disposable batteries.
5. Look for products that can be used again
and again, like thermos jars, cloth towels and
napkins, glass plates, a reusable water bottle, etc.
6. Use cloth bags when shopping.
7. Write to companies that send unwanted junk mail
and request to be taken off their list. Or opt out by
signing up with the National Do Not Mail List.
8. Print or copy on both sides of the paper.
WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
AND KEEP OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL
Reusing an item is the best way to keep it out of the
waste stream. Try to find a new purpose for an old
item, or find someone who can! Here’s how:
9. Save plastic and paper bags for reuse instead of
throwing them away.
10. Store leftovers in glass or plastic containers.
11. Take hangers back to the cleaners.
12. Use the back side of paper for scratch pads.
13. Start a backyard compost bin for kitchen and
yard scraps.
14. Encourage your school to start a program
composting cafeteria food waste.
The key to cutting down waste is to reduce how
much you produce in the first place. The easiest way
to do this is to look at a product’s packaging. Here
are some tips:
1. Compare the packaging of similar items and opt
for the one that has less.
2. Single-serve items have lots of packaging!
Instead, buy in bulk or concentrated products
when possible. Then use smaller reusable
containers to divide the bulk item, which can
save money and resources!
3. Look for containers that can be reused or
recycled, like aluminum, plastic and glass, or
75
15. Share newspapers, books and magazines.
16. Reuse Styrofoam peanuts or newspaper as
packing material.
17. Purchase used, rather than new. Look for items
at garage sales or thrift stores.
18. Organize a “swap” event with friends. You can
swap clothing/accessories, children’s items,
books/CDs/DVDs, housewares, etc.
19. When finished with something, consider loaning
it, giving it away or donating it to someone else
rather than sending it to the landfill.
REDUCE
REUSE

THIS LAND IS OUR LAND
Oklahoma is a state of incredibly diverse natural beauty. Clean air, water and beautiful landscapes are some
of our most magnificent natural assets. The simple tips below are designed to help us think of every day as
Earth Day. Environmental stewardship is the responsibility of each Oklahoman, and one individual can make
an important difference.
those that can be composted, like paper.
4. Avoid items that are made to be thrown away
after only one or a few uses like disposable
razors or disposable batteries.
5. Look for products that can be used again
and again, like thermos jars, cloth towels and
napkins, glass plates, a reusable water bottle, etc.
6. Use cloth bags when shopping.
7. Write to companies that send unwanted junk mail
and request to be taken off their list. Or opt out by
signing up with the National Do Not Mail List.
8. Print or copy on both sides of the paper.
WAYS YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
AND KEEP OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL
Reusing an item is the best way to keep it out of the
waste stream. Try to find a new purpose for an old
item, or find someone who can! Here’s how:
9. Save plastic and paper bags for reuse instead of
throwing them away.
10. Store leftovers in glass or plastic containers.
11. Take hangers back to the cleaners.
12. Use the back side of paper for scratch pads.
13. Start a backyard compost bin for kitchen and
yard scraps.
14. Encourage your school to start a program
composting cafeteria food waste.
The key to cutting down waste is to reduce how
much you produce in the first place. The easiest way
to do this is to look at a product’s packaging. Here
are some tips:
1. Compare the packaging of similar items and opt
for the one that has less.
2. Single-serve items have lots of packaging!
Instead, buy in bulk or concentrated products
when possible. Then use smaller reusable
containers to divide the bulk item, which can
save money and resources!
3. Look for containers that can be reused or
recycled, like aluminum, plastic and glass, or
75
15. Share newspapers, books and magazines.
16. Reuse Styrofoam peanuts or newspaper as
packing material.
17. Purchase used, rather than new. Look for items
at garage sales or thrift stores.
18. Organize a “swap” event with friends. You can
swap clothing/accessories, children’s items,
books/CDs/DVDs, housewares, etc.
19. When finished with something, consider loaning
it, giving it away or donating it to someone else
rather than sending it to the landfill.
REDUCE
REUSE